It was after midnight as crime syndicates still worked their smuggling operation throughout the night. Whether it was to increase their organization or local firepower, there was still a profit to be made.
As the men were loading the last shipment of weapons Hand ninjas appeared before them. As quickly as they pulled out their guns, the ninjas struck them down without mercy. The ninjas easily predicted the other men from the corners as they slain them.
Before the ninjas could react, Hammerhead had headbutted a couple of them with his hardhead. He took a step forward cracking his knuckles.
"I don't know who you costumes freaks are, but I'll make you regret attacking us." Hammerhead says.
"Those who betray our lord and master suffer and ultimate demise." The ninja shot back.
"So who is your master, Daredevil, Electra, or Kingpin? Speak now and I may break a little of your bones." Hammerhead threatened.
Among the silent response Hammerhead charged like angry rhino. However, he was suddenly caught in the mist of the smoke and hanged from his feet.
"Inform your master, either he submits to us or die!" they ordered.
Hammerhead grunted. "No way, you think I'm afraid of some bad costume halfwits. We operate on our own terms. We work for nobody, but ourselves."
The Hand ninjas held their katana's towards Hammerhead. "Very well then your life is forfeit."
Police had arrived that night as an investigation was in place. Thugs were seriously injured, but alive and well. Because of the serious damages on the criminals police did not suspect superheroes responsible for this attack. As the crime scene was set up, Chun Li appeared.
The police chief caught her up to speed with the situation. "It looks like another vicious attack. This is the fifth crime family in a row that suffered this ambush. I never knew the Maggia of all families would be involved in this mess."
She asked. "Is the Kingpin responsible for this?"
"No, records show that he's been in Rikers this whole time with no chance of parole." The police officer said. "All units get medical attention to all of them, then we'll question them later!" he replied.
Meanwhile Spider-man checked the old Hell's Kitchen hideouts for any clues on the mysterious attacks. The old Japanese castle still existed among the area, but was abandon. No Hand ninjas were in sight as far as his spider sense detected.
Front, back, left and right side he checked by found no signs of presences. He continued to scratch his head in curiosity over his dead end leads. So he decided to have closer look inside. Pitch was the temple as Spider-man took baby steps at a time.
"Man, either the Hand took a career change or they forgot to pay their electric bill." Spider-man said. He used the light from his belt to see the way.
He suddenly caught a glimpse of a shadow. So he rushed to the unknown figure thinking he found a clue. As he busted in the presence was revealed to be Daredevil. Spider-man was about question his motives until his spider sense went off.
Upon discovery Daredevil was a robot and he was ready to blow at any minute now. Not just that, but trip wires were in place. The place started to lock down automatically.
Shocked, Spider-man immediately made is way out of the building before the door closed shut. When he leaped out with the highest jump, a portion of the blast had impacted him.
He picked up his cellphone as Chun Li called him while still catching his breath.
"Peter, what's going on? What happened?" Chun Li asked.
"Well I'm alive, and the temple was booby trapped from top to bottom for unwelcomed visitors. How's it going on your part so far?" he replied.
She sighed and explained. "There's been another mob attack, but we don't know who's pulling strings. They can't be acting on their own. I suspect the Hand is behind it, but Daredevil and Electra left town, Osborn has nothing to do with it, and Silvermane and Kingpin are in jail."
"Right, well I'll continue to search for more clues, keep me posted." Spider-man replied.
"All right, but be careful."
"Thanks, you two."
Soon Spider-man started to check old hideout of the Kingpin. He checked his old headquarters such as the Chrysler Building. But he used stealth because police were there before him. Since his takedown from the hands of Chun Li, all of his stockpile of weapons were confiscated and destroyed. Like the Hand hideout, this place was also abandon.
Spider-man had continued to watch from the highest building. After checking numerous of old criminal's hideouts, all he could do is watch for any action. Before Spider-man could blink, he spotted district prosecutor, Franziska von Karma leaving work to her limo with a bunch of reporters following her demanding questions.
"Mrs. Von Karma, Mrs. Von Karma, what do you think of the attacks on random crime families that's been occurring lately?" a reported asked holding his microphone to her.
"It is all the same criminal lowlife fools that deserved to be put in their place. But whoever is responsible for the attacks I intent to bring them to justice once and for all." She answered in blunt tone.
Spider-man spider sense ringed spotting danger. It was a red haired, female, Hand ninja, launching a missile launcher pointed at Franziska. He stepped in redirecting the attack. Officers shielded Franziska as they spotted the attack.
Spider-man swung after the ninja assassin placing a tiny tracking device on her. As quick as he can he would not let her get away. She hopped from building to building, and even tossed a smoke bomb. But it was no match for Spider-man's spider sense.
Like a hunter hunting his prey Spider-man race to him with intense speed. Soon after, he came across the Hand hideout. About to approach, he was ambushed by a group of Hand ninjas.
Spider-man hand managed to fight off some of them, but the rest overpowered him in numbers. Stars and daggers had tossed his way endlessly as Spider-man continued to fight the hoard of ninjas. Soon they dog piled on him to make sure he didn't escape.
An unknown voice exclaimed. "Vile little insect, did you really think that I have not have been aware of your activities?"
"Oh I'm sorry I was just passing by and managed to get lost, so silly me." Spider-man taunted.
Excellent work Typhoid Mary, you've succeeded in leading him here as well as receiving an added bonus." He said as Mary kneed down bowing her new master.
Spider-man raised his eyebrow. "They got you too?"
"Yeah, I was tracked and ambushed." She answered captured by the Hand.
"Humph! Daredevil was fool to think he could control that Hand, and now they have serve a new master." He chuckled.
"Why don't you show yourself, instead of hiding like a coward?" Chun Li demanded.
"Ha-ha! Oh I believe you know who I am. That's if you still remember me?" He held a sinister grin.
Chun Li's scowled on the appearance of the new boss revealed to be the head of Shadaloo. "Bison!"